What’s Unique About Friona

Friona is a community on the cusp of business growth. The Friona Economic Development Corporation has been extremely active over the past three years offering incentives for new homes construction, store front improvements to existing business and attraction and retention of new and established businesses such as Cargill Meat Solutions.

Established in 1968, Cargill’s Friona facility resides in a leading U.S. agriculture production area. Our beef processing facility is surrounded by many small communities, with its nearest neighboring communities of Friona and Bovina totaling 5,680 residents combined.

The Cargill Friona facility employes approximately 2,000 employees, processes an average of 4,500 head of cattle per day, and produces more than 3 million pounds of beef per day. Employees donate time and services to a variety of organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, City Council, volunteer firefighters, Big Brothers/big Sisters, United Way, Snack-Pak for Kids, and school programs and sponsorships.

As you think about Friona, consider the fact that we can offer incentives that might include a 5-year tax abatement, wavier of permit fees for construction projects, a monetary investment from the Friona Economic Development Corporation and a partner as you work towards making Friona your new home.

Friona also works closely with local, state and federal representatives to help with special events, promote services for the City of Friona and showcase all the wonderful things Friona has to offer those living, working or visiting Friona.